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SEPTEMBER 2024
September is like an active volcano. The month starts with Uranus turning retrograde on September 1. This feels like standing on the brakes to avoid an accident. Watch out for whiplash. Pluto backs into Capricorn on the same day. Pluto says there’s one more chance to finish the curriculum he gave you in 2008. He wants you to let go of what is no longer needed and think deeply about issues in your life.
There is a lunar eclipse on September 17. It starts a two-week period when life is more fluid than usual. Mars moves through Cancer to emphasis the lunar theme of flowing with what happens, not controlling. The best way to maneuver the month is to get serious about daily exercise and daily spiritual practice.
September 1 – Moon in Leo. Today is a bumpy ride. Unpredictable Uranus stops and turns around starting his retrograde phase. Pluto moves back into Capricorn and insists you deal with unfinished business. Don’t fret about loss and change, it won’t help. It’s better to move forward with a smile in your heart.
September 2 – Moon in Virgo. Today’s new Moon in Virgo, the sign of work, gives you the energy to progress on your career path. You can organize your schedule so that it allows you to feel good about work, not burdened. Today is the day to get back on your diet and exercise regime. Speaking affirmations about your health is a powerful tool to use now.
September 3 – Moon in Virgo. Train your mind to serve your body and your spirit. See where you need improvement and work towards wholeness. Your energy is scattered so leave work that needs deep concentrate for another day. Look for themes in your daydreams. Restock your pantry with healthy foods. Keep on with positive affirmations.
September 4 – Moon in Virgo/Libra. Make outlines for your writing and speaking projects. Do as much work that involves communicating as you can. Multi task when it seems useful. Call or text friends to catch up on news. Mars enters Cancer late in the day changing your focus to family and home issues.
September 5 – Moon in Libra. Tell yourself to have a pleasant day. Find a good balance between work and play. Enjoy the simple pleasures of being with the ones you love and making them happy. Spoil yourself with a beauty treatment or buy something that makes you feel luxurious. Surprise someone with a gift of flowers.
September 6 – Moon in Libra. It’s a good day to handle negotiations and make deals. Talk with legal advisors to gather information you want. Pay back your social obligations with a luncheon or dinner party. Don’t stress out about how you see your friends and family members changing. Be the peacemaker when needs be and try to spread calmness.
September 7 – Moon in Scorpio. Feel your way through the day. Look at your list of what needs to be done to your home and choose the one you like best, then start the process. Get rid of anything broken or worn out. You are perceptive to the emotional states of those close to you. Offer comfort and support to make them feel better. Have some time alone to be yourself.
September 8 – Moon in Scorpio. The Sun and Saturn have their annual meeting and show you the bottom line for all aspects of your life. They point out what is reality and what is wishful thinking. They shatter some of your dreams since they know which ones aren’t healthy. They tell you what you need to do to improve your life and wellbeing.
September 9 – Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius. Mercury moves back into Virgo. You can take action on the things you thought about doing at the end of July but didn’t. You see things from a different perspective now. Your emotional intelligence is strong today. Let your gut make decisions and feed you information. Work out tonight to get rid of stored up energy.
September 10 – Moon in Sagittarius. You need the freedom to get up and move around. Choice to do the quick and easy jobs so you don’t feel stuck. Find courses and workshops you can attend in the next few months so you can learn something new. Make travel plans for places that you’ve never seen. See how you can expand your horizons this year.
September 11 – Moon in Sagittarius. You have double vision that sees both the big and little pictures. See if you can accept both, and then work with that information. Get a sense of what you need to study to advance your career. Stay flexible with yoga, stretching, mental puzzles, and wild abandoned dancing. Honor the history of the day.
September 12 – Moon in Capricorn. Jupiter presents intellectual gifts to open your mind. You must pick one or two of them to proceed in an orderly manner to make the best use of these ideas. It’s a perfect day to look for someone to be your teacher, your mentor, your guide. You can think clearly to discern what’s best for your career path.
September 13 – Moon in Capricorn. The keyword word for the day is Organize. You know how to look around you and eliminate what is no longer of use. Make schedules and lists, set short range and long-range goals. Get rid of excess where you see It. Discard what hinders you from advancing in your career. Work long into the night.
September 14 – Moon in Aquarius. Attend a community event, something that brings people together for a common purpose. It will feel good to be part of a group, yet hold on to your individuality. Take political action and don’t be concerned about the response you receive. Go beyond the usual social limits when you want to put a message across.
September 15 – Moon in Aquarius. The two benefics, Jupiter and Venus, dance together in a lovely pas de deux. They offer freedom and originality of thought. Share your ideas and concepts with others, teach them your insights. If you are looking for love, try an online search today. Write a love letter to your partner, best friend, or loved one who has passed over.
September 16 – Moon in Pisces. The energy is wobbly today because of tomorrow’s eclipse. Its best use is in taking care of people. Do acts of kindness. Give from your heart to learn how you can strengthen your sense of self through service. Listen to the truth of your inner voice to override your ego and resentments. Be kind.
September 17 – Moon in Pisces. Today’s lunar Eclipse disolves your illusions and shows the reality underneath. Something in your life is finished and that’s how it should be. Devote the day to your spiritual life. Meditation is auspicious during an eclipse. It will help you find peace and contentment. Listen to kirtans, chants, and the music of different religions.
September 18 – Moon in Aries. You will continue to see through the false narratives you have created. Let them fade away and embrace a new way of thinking. You will find the words put your spiritual knowledge into words. You’ll feel the waves of energy from the eclipse which make it hard to keep your balance. Be gentle with yourself today.
September 19 – Moon in Aries. The Sun and Uranus urge you to welcome the unexpected events that have shaken you these past few days. They say it’s time for easy, tender change. You feel excited and energized, ready to move forward. It’s a good time to initiate a new agenda. Be brave and show the world who you really are.
September 20 – Moon in Taurus. Postpone the items on your agenda that require a clear head to do tomorrow. Your mind is floating in the ethers and turned towards spiritual thought. You can download insights which you will use later on. Shop for bargains on craft supplies and plants. Enjoy live music tonight – attend a concert or join in and play.
September 21 – Moon in Taurus. Today is the last day of Virgo with its logical and organizational skills and abilities. Listen to Mercury telling you how to proceed. Write down his suggestions and make a time line to refer back to. Try not to be distracted by the influx of ideas and possibilities Jupiter tells you as both planets vie for your attention.
September 22 – Moon in Gemini. The Sun enters Libra at 8:44 am EDT and Fall begins. It’s a day of big change on many levels. If there are problems with your relationship, confront your partner to rebalance the power. Issues that have laid dormant now become very important. Venus enters Scorpio tonight and you want what you want.
September 23 – Moon in Gemini. Connect with friends you think about but don’t see. Reach out to those dear to your heart and share your stories, it’s better to put in the effort to reach them than to wonder how they are. Work on your writing projects, filling applications, and sending in proposals. Be confident in your work and let it show.
September 24 – Moon in Gemini/Cancer. Keep thinking of new and exciting ideas to open your mind. Talk to the people you meet as you go through the day, the ones you meet in a store, on a bus, on a plane. Someone will say the words that act like a catalyst and spur you to take action. Listen to what your family members want to do and plan a big reunion.
September 25 – Moon in Cancer. Write down the messages you remember from last night’s dreams. Something is percolating in your unconscious. You’ll be busy dealing with taking care of your home. Call the people who can fix what still needs to be repaired. Check in with elderly friends and learn when you help them. Bring gifts of food to whoever needs cheering up.
September 26 – Moon in Cancer. Mercury moves into Libra to help you with your interpersonal communications. He will help with legal negotiations so do what you need to do like divorce, property, wills, setting up a partnership. You can make important and long-lasting decisions about your home and/or care for aging parents. Lighten up tonight and do something fun.
September 27 – Moon in Leo. Today and tomorrow are the fun days of the weekend so see if you can transfer work to Sunday so you can enjoy today. You see the bright side of every situation and enjoy being with people. Use your imagination to create a lively scenario to have an exciting time. Go to a favorite place that makes you happy.
September 28 – Moon in Leo. Surprise your partner with a romantic day. If you are single, get out and go where you can talk with people and meet someone who may be the special one. Take a class in painting, ceramics, music, or dance to interact with a new group. Choose to relive your childhood pleasures as you introduce the kids to an old way of having fun.
September 29 – Moon in Virgo. You are ready to get back to work and catch up on all that you let slide. You will see the messy bits, the dirt in the corners, the raggy towels. Upgrade your devices, clean the screens, change batteries in your smoke alarms. Take inventory in your pantry to see what you need and what is out of date. You’ll be happy you did all this.
September 30 – Moon in Virgo. The effort you expend today will have lasting effects. You can stabilize your emotions with by blending feeling and logic. The Sun and Mercury join to give you new ideas for improving your relationships, for new artistic projects, and for redecorating your home and office. Finish up the old work before working on the new ideas.